Lie graveless, till the flies and gnats of Nile Ant. I am satisfied. Cæsar sits down in Alexandria, where I will oppose his fate. Our force by land Have knit again, and fleet, threat'ning most sea-like. Where hast thou been, my heart? Dost thou hear, lady? If from the field I shall return once more Cleo. : That's my brave lord! Ant. I will be treble-sinew'd, hearted, breath'd, And fight maliciously for when mine hours Were nice and lucky, men did ransom lives Of me for jests; but now, I'll set my teeth, And send to darkness all that stop me. Come, Let's have one other gaudy night. Call to me All my sad captains: fill our bowls; once more Let's mock the midnight bell. Cleo. It is my birthday : I had thought to have held it poor; but since my lord Is Antony again, I will be Cleopatra. Cleo. Call all his noble captains to my lord. I'll force The wine peep through their scars. Queen ; Come on, my There's sap in 't yet. The next time I do fight, Even with his pestilent scythe. [Exeunt ANTONY, CLEOPATRA, and Attendants. Eno. Now he'll outstare the lightning. To be furious, Is, to be frighted out of fear; and in that mood [Exit. ACT IV. SCENE I.. CESAR'S Camp at Alexandria. Enter CÆSAR, reading a letter; AGRIPPA, Mecenas, and Others. CESAR. E calls me boy, and chides, as he had power HE To beat me out of Egypt; my messenger He hath whipp'd with rods, dares me to personal combat, Cæsar to Antony: let the old ruffian know, I have many other ways to die; meantime, Mec. Cæsar must think, When one so great begins to rage, he's hunted Let our best heads Cas. Of those that serv'd Mark Antony but late, And feast the army: we have store to do 't, [Exeunt. SCENE II. Alexandria. A Room in the Palace. Enter ANTONY, CLEOPATRA, ENOBARBUS, CHARMIAN, IRAS, ALEXAS, and Others. Ant. He will not fight with me, Domitius. Eno. Ant. Why should he not? No. Eno. He thinks, being twenty times of better for tune, He is twenty men to one. Ant. To-morrow, soldier, By sea and land I'll fight: or I will live, Or bathe my dying honour in the blood Shall make it live again. Woo't thou fight well? Eno. I'll strike; and cry, Take all.' Ant. Well said; come on. Call forth my household servants : let's to-night Enter Servants. Be bounteous at our meal. Give me thy hand, and thou,- and thou: Thou, well, And kings have been your fellows. Cleo. so hast thou; you have serv'd me What means this? Eno. "Tis one of those odd tricks, which sorrow shoots Out of the mind. Ant. And thou art honest too. I wish I could be made so many men, Serv. The gods forbid ! Ant. Well, my good fellows, wait on me to-night; Scant not my cups, and make as much of me, As when mine empire was your fellow too, Cleo. What does he mean? Tend me to-night; Eno. To make his followers weep. May be it is the period of your duty: As one that takes his leave. Mine honest friends, I turn you not away; but, like a master What mean you, sir, for shame, Ho, ho, ho! Now, the witch take me, if I meant it thus. Grace grow where those drops fall! friends, You take me in too dolorous a sense, My hearty For I spake to you for your comfort; did desire you To burn this night with torches. Know, my hearts, I hope well of to-morrow; and will lead you, Where rather I'll expect victorious life, Than death and honour. Let's to supper; come, [Exeunt. SCENE III. The Same. Before the Palace. Enter two Soldiers, to their guard. 1 Sold. Brother, good night: to-morrow is the day. 2 Sold. It will determine one way: fare you well. Heard you of nothing strange about the streets? 1 Sold. Nothing. What news? you. 1 Sold. Well, sir, good night. 2 Sold. Enter two other Soldiers. Soldiers, have careful watch. Good night to 3 Sold. And you. Good night, good night. [The first two place themselves at their posts. 4 Sold. Here we: [they take their posts.] and if to-morrow Our navy thrive, I have an absolute hope Our landmen will stand up. 3 Sold. And full of purpose. 4 Sold. 'Tis a brave army, [Music of hautboys under the stage. Peace! what noise ! 1 Sold. List, list! |